For New Faculty

The Sherrerd Center organizes various activities to help integrate new faculty into the Smith community and to help them think more deeply about their teaching. This begins with a presentation during new faculty orientation and continues with monthly new faculty meetings, and workshops and events.

Meetings & Mentoring

New Faculty Meetings/Gatherings

This is a safe space for new faculty members to talk about whatever may be on their minds with one another, the director of the Sherrerd Center and guests who have valuable experience to share. Monthly meetings are scheduled during the academic year.

Fall 2025 Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, September 16, 12:15–1:15 p.m. luncheon
Wednesday, October 15, 12:15–1:15 p.m. luncheon
Tuesday, November 18, 12:15–1:15 p.m. luncheon

Calendar invitations and email reminders will be sent prior to meetings and events.

There will also be a larger December gathering and reception for new faculty. Details forthcoming.

Mentoring Map

No one succeeds alone. All of us depend on a network of mentors that evolves according to our career stage. As new faculty members, be sure to identify people at Smith and beyond who can support you in areas from professional development and intellectual community to emotional support and accountability for what really matters. Fill out the following mentoring map by Kerry Ann Rockquemore of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. Feel free to consult with your department or program chair, a member of the Board of Counselors, and/or the director of the Sherrerd Center for assistance, especially in identifying Smith contacts.

Mentoring Map

National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity Member Resources

Smith College is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, which grants you access to Member Resources, from weekly newsletters to webinars. Claim your membership at no cost via this membership page and click “Register Now” under Institutional Sub-Account Membership.